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Coffee MakerEC190

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2-cup filter

1-cup filterFilter holder

Steam releaseknob

Steam nozzle

Milk frother

Removable drip tray - black area inside

for positioning cups

Coffee measuringspoon

Boiler outlet

Selector dial

Steam function (for milk frothing)

"O" OFF position

Boiler "ON"function

OK/Ready light(coffee/water or steam)

Espresso function

Coffee tamper

Water tank

Lid for water tank

Thank you for choosing this coffee machine. To get the verybest out of your new coffee machine it is advisable to readthese instructions before using the appliance. This is the onlyway to ensure optimum results and maximum safety.

Using for the first timeBefore using the machine for the first time, wash all the acces-sories in warm soapy water and rinse. For the best tasting coffeethe internal circuits must be flushed through at least five times.Todo this follow the instructions in the paragraph “How to prepareespresso coffee” using just water.

Installation• Place the coffee maker on flat work surface at a safe distance

from taps and sinks.

• Check that the voltage corresponds to that indicated on theappliance rating plate.The appliance must always be connectedto a well-earthed socket rated at 10A minimum.The manufac-turer is not liable for damage caused by inadequate earthing ofthe appliance.

• In the event of incompatibility between the plug on the appli-ance and the socket, have the plug replaced by a qualified pro-fessional.If the cable is damaged or requires replacing, contact a servicecentre authorised by the manufacturer only.

• Never install the machine in an environment that can reach atemperature less than or equal to 0°C (if the water in itfreezes, the coffee maker may be damaged).

• When the machine is in operation, any additional cable can bestored in the machine by inserting it back into the cable supplyoutlet.

• The power cable can be positioned to the right or left, depend-ing on where the nearest power outlet to the appliance is locat-ed, by lodging it in the corresponding guides underneath theappliance (Fig. 1).

• When changing the position of the power cable, check that it isproperly secured by the special clips underneath the appliance(Fig. 1)

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How to prepare espresso coffeeFilling the water tankTo remove the water tank lift the lid (fig.2) and simply pullupwards (fig 3) and fill the tank at the sink (fig 4). Do not exceedthe MAX level on the water tank. The tank may also be filled with-out removing it, simply by pouring water into it directly from a jug.Replace the tank by connecting the valve at the bottom of the tankwith the hole in the base on the machine.WARNING: it is completely normal for there to be water in thecompartment under the tank; as a result, this compartment shouldbe dried using a clean sponge.Note: Do not operate the appliance without water in the tankand always remember to fill the tank when the level drops to acouple of centimetres from the bottom.

Preheating the coffee machineTo ensure your espresso coffee is dispensed at the right tempera-ture it is essential that the coffee unit is preheated.1. Turn the selector knob so that the indented line on the selec-

tor points to the boiler “ON” function (fig. 5). Red lightnext to will come on.

2. Attach the empty filter holder (without coffee) to the machineby positioning it under the boiler outlet with the handletowards the left (fig 6). Push upwards and at the same time turnthe handle as far right as possible. It does not matter if thehandle is not centrally aligned with the machine, as long as thefilter holder is firmly attached to the appliance.

3. Position a cup under the filter holder. Use the same cup thatthe coffee will be served in, so that it may be preheated.

4. Wait until the “OK” light comes on (fig 7) and turn the selectorknob to the espresso function position (fig 8). Allowwater to flow until the “OK” light goes out, then stop the flowof water by turning the selector knob to the boiler “ON” func-tion (fig 5)

5. Empty the cup, wait until the “OK” pilot light comes on againand repeat the whole operation one more time.

(It is normal for a small and harmless puff of steam to be given offwhen removing the filter holder).

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How to prepare espresso coffee 1. After carrying out the preheating of the machine as described

in the preceding section, in order to make just one cup ofespresso coffee, insert the 1-cup filter (the smaller of the twoprovided) into the filter holder (Fig. 9) and fill it with one levelmeasuring spoon of ground coffee (fig. 10) – about 7 grams. Ifyou wish to prepare two cups of espresso coffee, use the 2-cupfilter (the larger of the two provided) and fill it with two less-than-level measuring spoons of ground coffee (about 6+6grams).

IMPORTANT: for correct operation, before adding theground coffee to the filter holder, make sure the filter isfree from ground coffee from the previous infusion.2. Distribute the ground coffee evenly and press it lightly with the

coffee tamper (Fig. 11).NOTE:Pressing the coffee is very important in order to preparea good coffee. However if you press too hard, coffee will comeout slowly and crema will be of a dark colour. If you press tolight, coffee will come out too fast and crema will be a very lightcolour.

3. Remove any excess coffee from the rim of the filter holder.Attach the filter holder to the machine by positioning the handleto the left of the boiler outlet, then pushing upwards and turningthe handle to the right (as in preheating the machine fig. 6).

4. Place the cup or cups (cups can be preheated by rinsing underhot water) on the removable drip tray (fig 12). Ensure that thecup or cups line up with the dispensing holes on the filter hold-er.Turn the selector dial to boiler “ON” function (fig. 5).

5. Wait until the “OK” light comes on (fig 7) then turn the selec-tor to the espresso function (fig 8).Allow water to flowuntil the “OK” light goes out, then stop the flow of water byturning the selector to the boiler “ON” function (fig. 5).Yourespresso is now ready.

6. To detach the filter holder, turn the handle from right to left.To avoid any splashing, do not detach the filter holderwhile the machine is dispensing coffee.7. To remove the used coffee lock the filter with the built-in lever

and let the coffee fall out by knocking the over turned filterholder (fig. 13).

8. To switch off the coffee machine, turn the selector the OFFposition “O” (fig 14)

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How to make cappuccino1. Prepare espresso coffee, using cups that are large enough for

cappuccinos2. Turn the selector knob to the position (fig. 15) and wait

until the “OK” light comes on (fig. 7) to indicate that the boilerhas reached the ideal temperature for producing steam.

3. Meanwhile, fill a heat resistant container/jug with approximately3fl. oz. of milk for each cappuccino.The milk should be cooledfrom the refrigerator and semi-skimmed as this gives the bestresults. In choosing the container, bear in mind that the volumeof the milk will increase by 2 or 3 times.The ideal container touse is a stainless steel jug.

4. Position the container with the milk in it under the milk frother(fig 16).

5. Immerse the steam nozzle about 5 mm deep into the milk andturn the steam release knob in an anti-clockwise direction (fig.17) (by turning the knob to a greater or lesser extent, it is pos-sible to vary the quantity of steam that comes out from the nilkfrother).At this point, the milk will begin to increase in volumeand to appear frothy.

6. When the volume of milk has doubled, immerse the steam noz-zle and continue heating the milk. Once the desired tempera-ture has been reached (the ideal temperature is 60°C or whenthe stainless steel jub is too hot to touch comfortably), stop thesteam by turning the steam release knob in a clockwise direc-tion and at the same time positioning the selector to the “O”off position (fig. 14).

7. Pour the frothed milk into the cups containing the espressocoffee.Your cappuccino is now ready.Add sugar to taste and, ifdesired, sprinkle a little powdered chocolate or cinnamon ontop of the froth.

Note: to prepare more than one cappuccino, first make all the cof-fees then at the end prepare the frothed milk for all the cappucci-nos.IMPORTANT: always clean the milk frother and steam nozzleimmediately after use. Proceed as follows:1. Discharge a little steam for a few seconds by rotating the steam

knob (fig. 17).2. Wait several minutes for the steam tube to cool down.

Unscrew the milk frother by rotating clockwise (fig. 18) andwash thoroughly with warm water.

3. Make sure the three holes in the milk frother shown in fig. 19are not blocked. If necessary, clean with a pin.

4. Clean the steam tube, taking care to avoid burns.5. Screw the milk frother back in place.

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Producing hot water1. Turn on the coffee unit by turning the selector knob to the

boiler “ON” position (fig. 5).2. Position a container under steam nozzle.3. When the ‘OK’ light comes on, position the selector at

(fig. 7) and at the same time turn the steam knob in an anti-clockwise direction (fig. 17); hot water will come out from thesteam nozzle.

4. To stop the flow of hot water, turn the steam knob in a clock-wise direction and position the selector knob at boiler “O”position (fig. 14).

Cleaning and maintenanceCleaning the filter holderAbout every 300 coffees or when the coffee drips out of the filterholder or not at all, clean the ground coffee filter holder as fol-lows:• Remove the filter from the filter holder.• Rinse all components and clean the metal filter thoroughly in

hot water using a brush (fig. 20).Make sure the holes in the metal filter are not blocked. If neces-sary, clean with a pin (see fig. 21).

Failure to clean as described above invalidates the guarantee.

Cleaning the espresso boiler outletAt least twice a year, the espresso boiler outlet must be cleaned asfollows:• Check that the coffee machine is not warm and the plug is

removed from the mains.• Using a screwdriver, unscrew the screw that holds the outlet of

the espresso boiler (fig. 22).• Clean the boiler with a damp cloth (fig. 23).• Clean the outlet thoroughly in hot water using a brush. Make

sure the holes are not blocked. If necessary, clean with a pin.• Rinse the outlet under the tap, still scrubbing it.• Replace the outlet of the espresso boiler ensuring the screw is

replaced firmly.Failure to clean as described above invalidates the guaran-tee.

Other cleaning operations1. Do not use solvents or detergents when cleaning the coffee

maker. Use a soft, damp cloth.2. Remove the drip-trays, empty them and wash them periodicallyATTENTION: during cleaning, never immerse the unit inwater – it is an electrical appliance.

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DescalingIt is advisable to clean the calcium from the machine every 200cups of coffee. It is recommended that specific (store-bought)products for descaling of espresso coffee machines be used. If suchproducts are not available, it is possible to proceed as follows:1. Fill the tank with water using 1 litre of water;2. Dissolve 2 spoonfuls (about 30 grams) of citric acid in the

water (available from chemists);3. Turn the selector knob to the position and wait until the

‘OK’ light comes on.4. Check that the filter holder is not attached and place a contain-

er under the outlet of the machine;5. Turn the selector knob to the position and allow half of

the solution in the tank to flow out.Then stop the flow by turn-ing the selector to the “O” position (fig. 14).

6. Allow the solution to act for about 15 minutes, then start upthe flow again until the tank is completely empty;

7. To eliminate the remains of the solution and the calcium, rinsethe tank well, fill it with clean water and replace.

8. Turn the selector knob to the position and allow all ofthe remaining solution in the tank to flow out (fig. 8).

9. Turn the selector knob to the position (fig.5)and repeat operations 7 and 8 one more time.

Repairs for malfunctioning caused by problems of calciumbuild-up are not covered by the guarantee if the descalingprocess described above is not carried out regularly.

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PROBLEM POSSIBLE CAUSES SOLUTION

Problem solving

Espresso coffee no longercomes out.

• Lack of water in the tank.• The holes in the filter

holder are blocked.• The outlet of the espres-

so boiler is blocked.

• The tank is badly insertedand the valve at the bot-tom is not open.

• Fill the water tank.• Clean the holes in the

spouts.• Clean as indicated in

the “Cleaning theespresso boiler outlet”section.

• Press the tank lightly soas to open the valve atthe bottom.

Espresso coffee drips fromthe edges of the filterholder, instead of from itsholes.

• The filter holder is badlyinserted.

• The gasket of the espres-so boiler has lost elastici-ty.

• The holes in the filterholder are blocked.

• Attach the filter holdercorrectly by rotatingfirmly as far as it will go.

• Have the espresso boil-er gasket replaced at anService Centre

• Clean the holes in thefilter holder.

The espresso coffee iscold.

• The ‘OK’ pilot light was noton when the coffee deliv-ery switch was pressed.

• The preheating was notcarried out.

• The cups were not pre-heated.

• Wait until the OK pilotlight comes on.

• Carry out the preheat-ing as indicated in the“Preheating the coffeeunit” section.

• Preheat the cups byrinsing them in hotwater.

The pump is too noisy. • The water tank is empty.• The tank is inserted

wrongly and the valve atthe bottom is not open.

• Fill the water tank• Press the tank lightly to

open the valve at thebottom.

The coffee crema is light-coloured (the coffee comesout quickly from thespout).

• The ground coffee hasnot been pressed enough.

• The quantity of groundcoffee is scarce.

• The coffee is not groundfinely enough.

• Tamper the ground cof-fee down more.

• Increase the quantity ofcoffee.

• Only use coffee specifi-cally ground for espres-so coffee machines.

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PROBLEM POSSIBLE CAUSES SOLUTION

The coffee crema is dark(the coffee comes outslowly from the spout).

• The ground coffee is tootightly pressed.

• The quantity of groundcoffee is too much.

• The espresso boiler out-let is blocked.

• The coffee is too finelyground.

• Press the coffee less.

• Decrease the quantityof ground coffee.

• Clean the outlet asdescribed in “Cleaningthe espresso boiler out-let” section.

• Only use coffee specifi-cally ground for espres-so coffee machines.

The coffee has an acidictaste.

• The unit was not suffi-ciently rinsed after thedescaling process proce-dure.

• Rinse the unit asdescribed in the “descal-ing” section.

The milk does not frothwhen making a cappucci-no.

• The milk is not coldenough.

• The cappuccino maker isdirty.

• Always use milk atrefrigerator tempera-ture.

• Carefully clean the pin-holes in the milk frother

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Safety Warnings• This machine has been built to make coffee and to reheat bev-

erages; please be careful to avoid burns from the sprays of hotwater or steam and avoid any improper use.

• When the appliance is in use, do not touch any of the machine’shot surfaces.

• After unpacking, make sure that the machine is complete andundamaged. In case of doubt, do not use the appliance and seekthe advice of a qualified service professional.

• Packaging materials (plastic bags, foam polystyrene, etc.) shouldnot be left within the reach of children as this could be apotential source of danger.

• This appliance is to be utilised for domestic use only. Any otheruse is to be considered improper and therefore, dangerous.

• The manufacturer takes no responsibility for damage derivedfrom improper use.

• Never touch the appliance with wet or damp hands.• Never allow the appliance to be used by children or unfit per-

sons.• Do not allow children to play with the appliance.• In case of breakdown or malfunctioning, turn the appliance off

immediately and do not touch. For repairs, please contact aService Centre authorized by the manufacturer and request theuse of original replacement parts only. The lack of respect forthis point may compromise the safe use of the appliance.

• The power cable must never be replaced by the user. If thecable should become damaged, or needs to be replaced, pleasecontact a Service Centre authorized by the manufacturer.

• When the appliance is not in use, turn off and disconnect theplug from the socket.

• As with any electrical appliance, whilst the instructions aim tocover as many eventualities as possible, caution and commonsense should be applied when operating your appliance, particu-larly in the vicinity of young children.

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Electrical requirementsBefore using this appliance ensure that the voltage indicatedon the product corresponds with the main voltage in yourhome, if you are in any doubt about your supply contact yourlocal electricity company.The flexible mains lead is supplied connected to a B.S. 1363 fused plughaving a fuse of 13 amp capacity. Should this plug not fit the socket out-lets in your home, it should be cut off and replaced with a suitable plug,following the procedure outlined below.Note: Such a plug cannot be used for any other appliance and shouldtherefore be properly disposed of and not left where children might findit and plug it into a supply socket - with the obvious consequent danger.N.B.We recommend the use of good quality plugs and wall sockets thatcan be switched off when the machine is not in use.important: the wires in the mains lead fitted to this appliance arecoloured in accordance with the following code:

As the colours of the wires in the mains lead of this appliance may notcorrespond with the coloured markings identifying the terminals in yourplug, proceed as follows:The wire which is coloured green and yellow must be connected to theterminal in the plug which is marked with the letter E or by the earthsymbol or coloured green or green and yellow.The wire which is coloured blue must be connected to the terminalwhich is marked with the letter N or coloured black.The wire which is coloured brown must be connected to the terminalwhich is marked with the letter L or coloured red.When wiring the plug, ensure that all strands of wire are securelyretained in each terminal. Do not forget to tighten the mains lead clampon the plug. If your electricity supply point has only two pin socket out-lets, or if you are in doubt, consult a qualified electrician.Should the mains lead ever require replacement, it is essential that thisoperation be carried out by a qualified electrician and should only bereplaced with a flexible cord of the same size.After replacement of a fuse in the plug, the fuse cover must be refitted.If the fuse cover is lost, the plug must not be used until a replacementcover is obtained.The colour of the correct replacement fuse cover isthat of the coloured insert in the base of the fuse recess or elsewhereon the plug.Always state this colour when ordering a replacement fusecover.Only 13amp replacement fuses which are asta approved to B.S. 1362should be fitted.This appliance conforms to the Norms EN 55014 regarding the sup-pression of radio interference.

Warning - this appliance must be earthed

GREEN AND YELLOWBLUE BROWN

EARTH NEUTRALLIVE

Green and Yellow to Earth

Blue toNeutral

13 ampFuse

Brown to Live

Cord Clamp